Behind 42 points from Max Abmas, ORU scored 56 second-half points to shoot past league-leading South Dakota State in a 103-86 victory Saturday afternoon at the Mabee Center. That win put ORU in third place in the Summit League standings. The Golden Eagles outscored SDSU by 21 points in the second half overturning a four-point…
While we have been contending with ice and snow, and temperatures below freezing, my mind has begun yearning for warmer days and the pending baseball season. However, I’m disappointed with the way Major League Baseball has restructured the minor leagues. We outlined in the past how MLB has taken over the business entity known as…
It’s about time. That’s what I said when I heard the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction committee announced Drew Pearson would be a member of the 2021 Hall of Fame class. The induction of one of the best wide receivers to ever play, was long overdue. Pearson played collegiately at the University of Tulsa…
February 3, the second national football signing day, was unusually quiet for Tulsa, Oklahoma and Oklahoma. The University of Tulsa added local defensive lineman Owen Ostroski to its 2021 signing class but that was the only official signee on that day for all three schools. Ostroski’s signing gives Tulsa a total of eight newcomers to…
The University of Tulsa, in coordination with the American Athletic Conference, has concluded a thorough review and investigation of the events related to the Dec. 31 Armed Forces Bowl. As a result, 13 players from TU will receive varying disciplinary action administered jointly by TU and the conference, including letters of reprimand, community service requirements…
Oklahoma State has 21 signees in December but no new ones on February 3 OSU got a couple of preferred walk-on additions but didn’t sign any new scholarship players. “We got exactly what we wanted,” OSU coach Mike Gundy said in December. “… We like to concentrate on Oklahoma, Texas and surrounding states.” The Cowboys…
On the second national signing day, Oklahoma did send out any letters of intent to any players. “Definitely, a different type of signing day than we’ve all been accustomed to through the years,” Riley said. “Obviously, so much has changed. But regardless of that, we’re excited about where this team is headed.” Coach Lincoln Riley…
OU assistant coach Dennis Simmons got a promotion to assistant head coach and passing game coordinator, Riley said. Simmons has been on OU’s staff since 2015. He joined when Riley was named the program’s offensive coordinator under former coach Bob Stoops. Joe Jon Finley hired to lead the tight ends and H-backs as well as…
Oklahoma State’s Cade Cunningham came through in the clutch Saturday as the Cowboys defeated No. 6 Texas 75-57 in double overtime in Stillwater. Kalib Boone paced No, 23 OSU (12-5, 5-5 in the Big 12) with 22 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks while Cunningham had 19 points. Cunningham made just 5 of 22 shots…
Iowa State (2-11, 0-8) finally got most of their players healthy but it wasn’t enough to upset No. 12 Oklahoma Saturday in Norman. OU was led by Austin Reaves and Brady Manek as the Sooners topped the Cyclones 79-72. Iowa State made 16 of 31 3-pointers, but just 11 of 40 shots inside the arc….